Professor Irene Tuffrey-Wijne
Professor of Intellectual Disability and Palliative Care · Kingston University
Professor Irene Tuffrey-Wijne's research explores end of life care for people with learning disabilities and how to manage their conditions.
Bereavement Palliative Care People with Learning Disabilities End of Life Care Learning Disabilities
Deborah Stienstra
Professor · University of Manitoba
author, researcher, advocate, speaker on inclusion, accessibility, gender-based analysis, disability policy, and global development
Disability Rights Disability Access and Advocate Gender analysis Women International Development
Beth Mineo
Associate Professor, Education; Director, Center for Disabilities Studies · University of Delaware
Prof. Mineo's Research focuses on autism and other communication disorders, particularly language disorders.
Assistive Technology Development Accessible Instructional Materials Speech and Language Pathology Communication Difficulties
Michael Faggella-Luby
Professor · Texas Christian University
Michael Faggella-Luby helps educators to implement methods and instructional materials for students with and without disabilities.
Implementation of Specific Evidence-based Pedagogies and Interventions Identification of Critical Systemic Variables Associated with School Reform and Intervention Implementation Secondary and Post-Secondary Education Learning Disabilities A Systematic Review of Assessment Tools for Higher Ed and Disability
Professor Anthony Maher
Director of Research · Leeds Beckett University
Dr. Anthony J. Maher is part of the Carnegie School of Education's research leadership team and leads the research impact strategy.
Sociology Family Education Culture Autism
Endia J. Lindo
Associate Professor of Special Education · Texas Christian University
Dr. Lindo’s expertise is in reading disabilities, comprehension instruction/intervention and the social-cultural factors of learning.
Cultural Competence Special Education Reading Intervention Dyslexia/Reading Disabilities Instructional Strategies
Phil Esposito
Associate Professor of Professional Practice and Undergraduate Program Director · Texas Christian University
Phil Esposito researches interventions targeting health and developmental disparities in individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Interventions Targeting Health Disparities Intellectual Disabilities Developmental Disparities
Julia Hanigsberg
President and CEO · Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Champion for children and youth with disabilities & healthcare CEO. Expert speaker and leader on diversity, innovation and inclusion.
Disabilities Patient Centred Care Children's Health Leadership Women in Leadership
Dr Jane Waite
Senior Lecturer, School of Psychology · Aston University
Dr Waite focuses on understanding the development of mental health difficulties, and improving identification of these difficulties.
Neurodevelopmental Disorders Intellectual Disabilities Mental Health Difficulties Neurodevelopmental Conditions Communication Difficulties
Kathleen Martin Ginis
Professor, School of Health and Exercise Sciences · University of British Columbia
Mental health benefits of exercise | Body Image | Exercise behaviour change |Disability | Women | Knowledge Translation
Exercise Psychology Health Behaviour Change Exercise behaviour change Exercise and mental health Body Image
Sandra M. Chafouleas
Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of Educational Psychology · University of Connecticut
Professor Chafouleas is an expert on whole child, school mental health, behavioral assessment, and K12 tiered systems of support.
Multi-Tiered Frameworks Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child Model Social-Emotional-Behavioral Assessment School Mental Health Trauma-Informed Schools
Terese C. Aceves
Professor and Program Co-Director · Loyola Marymount University
Department of Specialized Programs in Professional Psychology
Supporting Low-Income, Diverse Families in Special Education Using Evidence-Based Practices with Culturally and Liguistically Diverse Students Investigating Early Home Literacy Practices with Latino Families Providing Assessment and Intervention of Early Reading Skills with English Language Learners
Douglas Fuchs
Professor of Special Education and Nicholas Hobbs Chair of Special Education and Human Development and Professor Pediatrics in the Vanderbilt University Medical School · Vanderbilt University
Special education expert on interventions for children with learning disabilities and behavior disorders.
Classroom Management Learning Disabilities and Behaviour Response to Intervention Reading Comprehension Urban Education
Linda Copel, PhD
Professor | M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing · Villanova University
Dr. Copel, PhD, RN, CNS, BC, CNE, NCC, FAPA has extensive experience providing counseling in situations of familial and domestic violence.
Loneliness Bereavement Partner Abuse Mental Health Family Dynamics
Paige C. Pullen
Research Professor · University of Florida
Paige C. Pullen is a expert in the field of special education and learning disabilities, specifically in the area of reading.
External Funding Special Education Reading Disabilities Early Learning Reading Instruction
Corinne Kyriacou
Vice Dean of Health Professions and Human Services and Associate Professor of Population Health · Hofstra University
Vice Dean for Administration, HPHS and Vice Dean of Health Professions and Human Services and Associate Professor of Population Health
Health Care System Organization, Financing, Delivery and Reform Health and Aging Policy Public Health Leadership Planning, Implementation and Evaluation of Community Health Programs Integrated Care
Preston Green, J.D., Ed.D.
John and Maria Neag Professor of Urban Education · University of Connecticut
Professor focused on charter school regulation and industry oversight.
School Choice Educational Equity Industry Oversight Charter School Regulation Educational Leadership
Jennifer D. Walker
Associate Professor of Special Education · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Walker specializes in special education, specifically as it relates to behavior and classroom management.
Executive Functioning Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities Special Education Exclusionary Discipline Social Skill Instruction
Tia Barnes
Associate Professor, Human Development and Family Sciences · University of Delaware
Professor Barnes is a leading researcher on social-emotional learning and minoritized populations.
Special Education Social-Emotional Learning Guidance and Behavior Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
Jon Bauer, J.D.
Clinical Professor of Law · University of Connecticut
Expertise: Asylum and Refugee Law, Immigration Law, Employment and Housing Discrimination, and Legal Ethics
Asylum and Human Rights Employment and Housing Discrimination Asylum and Refugee Law Immigration Law Legal Ethics